Obama mulls government internet ID for all Americans

[ChumpDumper]

Ultimately, there is no real need for an Internet ID....So why do it?

...millions of transactions are conducted everyday by private sellers and retailers...Scott knows that these private sellers aren't going to collect taxes and file paperwork for every e-bay transaction they make online...and with this new ID system, they won't have too...

Wait -- you are saying the feds want to charge taxes on private eBay sales and are implementing a national ID system for that purpose?

[scott]

Ultimately, there is no real need for an Internet ID....So why do it?

...millions of transactions are conducted everyday by private sellers and retailers...Scott knows that these private sellers aren't going to collect taxes and file paperwork for every e-bay transaction they make online...and with this new ID system, they won't have too...

They'll need to change the tax code to do all this first. When that bill gets introduced, I'll get concerned.

[scott]

Except for these "private sellers" who are actually commercial eBay sellers (businesses). Most have a FEID and file already, but I'm sure there is some tax evasion going on.

The Internet ID for all isn't a feasible solution to the problem though. So your argument that it is the intent is an argument that Obama is a complete moron, of WC type proportions.

[Nbadan]

They'll need to change the tax code to do all this first. When that bill gets introduced, I'll get concerned.

Why wait till then? Cut them off early like toll roads in San Antonio...

[Nbadan]

Except for these "private sellers" who are actually commercial eBay sellers (businesses). Most have a FEID and file already, but I'm sure there is some tax evasion going on.

The Internet ID for all isn't a feasible solution to the problem though. So your argument that it is the intent is an argument that Obama is a complete moron, of WC type proportions.

Most sellers on ebay...commercial sellers... don't charge you taxes on transactions unless you are in the state which they are selling from...

Conspiracy theory? Maybe, just saying...there is no need for a national Internet ID..

[LnGrrrR]

The article gives some; of course the purported optional nature of the program makes the "gunna tax our internets" angle a bit of a tough sell.

A bit, but I wouldn't be surprised to see vendors start requiring said ID.

After all, look at the original purpose of the Social Security number, and how far it's grown in scope.

[LnGrrrR]

I want to make clear that I'm not on board with this proposal's being a great idea -- but people seem to be getting worked up about the wrong thing here.

I don't think the issue is that the government needs this to collect taxes easier; I'm just against 1) the government implementing an ID, for fear that it will eventually become mandatory (I know, a slippery slope/gut feeling, but still it's there) and 2) placing all data in one place would lead to even more hacked accounts/iden y theft.